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This show is sanctioned by ADGA and their
rules shall govern.
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The Senior doe show is sanctioned for the
following breeds: Alpines, LaManchas, Nigerian Dwarfs, Nubians,
Oberhasli, Saanens, Toggenburgs, and Recorded Grades. The Junior doe
show is sanctioned for the following breeds: Alpines, LaManchas,
Nigerian Dwarfs, Nubians, Oberhasli, Saanens, Toggenburgs, and Recorded
Grades. This will be the order of show. The Senior doe and Junior doe
shows are sanctioned separately. There will be no buck show.
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No animals may be penned in the barns or
entered in the books after 11 P.M. at night or before 6:30 A.M. from May
23rd through May 25th. If you do pen animals after 11 P.M., you may be
required to move and clean the pens you were in.
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Entry fee is $4.50 per animal per show
($4.00 per animal per show if entering 10 or more animals per day) if
received by May 10, 2008. After May 10, the entry fee is $6.00 per
animal per show. There is also a $4.00 pen fee per pen per your stay.
Pens are 4’ x 7’ and you must bring your own hay feeder. Trailer
animals will be charged pen fees. NO REFUNDS—NO CLEAN-UP!!! Send
entries and fees to Linda Kast, Secretary.
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The base date for the show is May 24, 2008,
the first day of the show.
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The original registration certificate is
required for all animals 6 months of age and older. Animals under 6
months of age may be shown under a STAMPED duplicate application. This
MUST be shown to the secretary before the start of the show. All
animals over 6 months of age that are entered in the show must have
their complete information, i.e. class number, name of animal ,
registration number, breed, birth date and tattoos listed on the entry
blank when sent in or the exhibitor WILL BE CHARGED LATE FEES.
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All animals from out of state are required
by Michigan to have an interstate health certificate.
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All animals entering the show grounds will
be subject to a health examination prior to the start of the show each
day. Any animal exhibiting signs of a possible contagious disease will
be barred from the show. The remaining animals that were transported
with the suspect animal could also be banned if the health and well
being of the other animals would be jeopardized. If there is a dispute
regarding the health check, a check by a veterinarian, at the owners
expense, will make the final decision.
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Any exhibitor not acting in an honorable
manner will be asked to leave the fairgrounds and will forfeit their
rights at this show.
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The official judging will begin at 8:00 A.M.
both days. All animals must be in place prior to this time. The
Futurity will be judged at 7:30 A.M. on Sunday.
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No horned does will be allowed and no
bucks are allowed in any of the barns.
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There will be no pre-show milkout.
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No dogs will be allowed in any barns or any
show facilities.
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Animals from outside Michigan must meet the
requirements for entering Michigan. For up-dates and clarification,
contact your veterinarian or the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture (517)
373-1077. Identifying tattoos and corresponding registration
papers are required on each animal for scrapies. NAIS participation is
on a voluntary basis for goats in 2008. Check the May/June issue
of the MDGS GoatNews or the MDGS Website for updates.
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Goat Lovers of Michigan (GLOM) and the
Shiawassee County Agricultural Society nor any iIndividual associated
with this show will be held responsible for loss, damage, or accident to
any person, animal or property. All animals are entered at the owner’s
risk.
Entry form must be signed in order to show animals.